Sen. Kenya Wicks

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative Senate resolution (SR 248) honoring civil rights activist Charles Person, a 1961 Freedom Rider who joined the movement at age 18 and dedicated his life to advancing racial equality. The resolution formally recognizes his contributions to the civil rights movement, his role in challenging segregation, and his later work in education and mentorship. It extends condolences to his family and directs the Senate Secretary to provide a copy of the resolution to them. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies but serves to memorialize Person's legacy following his death on January 8, 2025.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to persons and their rights; to amend Chapter 11 of Title 15 of the O.C.G.A., relating to the Juvenile Code; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to offenses against public health; to amend Title 19 of the O.C.G.A., relating to domestic relations; to amend Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the O.C.G.A., relating to education; to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health; to amend Title 33 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance; to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physicians and others; to amend Chapter 18 of Title 45 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance; to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to taxes; to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 240) formally recognizes and honors the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals, a high school band from Clayton County, Georgia. It acknowledges their contributions to music education, student opportunities (including scholarship assistance), and community representation through performances at events like the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade and the National Fourth of July Parade. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or legal requirements; it is purely a ceremonial expression of appreciation. The Senate passed this resolution to commend the band's achievements and extend best wishes for their future success.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to education, so as to prohibit discrimination on the basis of an individual's race due to a protective hairstyle, or length thereof, in any student dress or grooming policy, program, or activity conducted by an educational institution that receives or benefits from state financial assistance, or enrolls students who receive state student financial aid; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 30 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to handicapped persons, so as to create the Commission for the Blind and the Visually Impaired; to provide for an annual report; to provide for a complaint process; to amend Chapter 9 of Title 49 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, so as to establish the role of the commission in facilitating the operation by blind persons and other persons with disabilities of vending facilities on state property; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 235) is a ceremonial recognition by the Georgia Senate, not a law with policy changes. It formally commends the Georgia Beverage Association for its "Made to be Remade" initiative, which focuses on improving beverage container recycling through consumer education, infrastructure upgrades, and industry partnerships. The resolution highlights the association's work alongside major beverage companies (like Coca-Cola and PepsiCo) and their "Every Bottle Back" program, which aims to boost recycling rates and reduce plastic waste. It has no binding effect or new requirements - it simply expresses the Senate's support for these voluntary industry efforts.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disposition of property seized, so as to provide for the destruction of a firearm discharged at a person under 18 years of age; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (SR 232) formally recognizes February 26, 2025, as "Scouts Day" at the Georgia Capitol. It commends the Boy Scouts of America in Georgia for their community service and youth development work, including their 40,000+ scouts and 3,500+ adult leaders across 600 units. The resolution encourages Georgia elected officials to participate in events honoring the Scouts on that date. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no legal effect or policy changes beyond this symbolic recognition.

A RESOLUTION urging the General Assembly to appropriate an additional $2 million annually to the Georgia Pregnancy and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program, in lieu of all moneys currently being appropriated to fund crisis pregnancy centers; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for school lunch and school breakfast programs for public school students in this state; to require local school systems to maximize access to federal funding; to provide for participating in the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP); to provide for rules and regulations; to encourage the use of Georgia grown products in school breakfast and lunch programs; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.